I’m one of those fortunate people who have spent some time in the part of the country where there is some really authentic, tasty Mexican and Southwestern-style food. Not to say that you can’t find that here in Maine, but it just seems … harder. I don’t want my enchiladas, burritos and the like to […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Lemon up your dinner and dessert
I have a tendency to go through a whole lot of lemons in my kitchen and often buy a bag or two when I go into town to do my weekly shopping. I certainly don’t want to risk being without them. Not only do I drink lemon water all day long, but it’s important to […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Spice up a spring meal
This falafel recipe is one of my favorite vegetarian main dishes. I like these yummy chickpea morsels stuffed in pitas, but they’re also delicious over salads, grain bowls or on their own for a quick snack. Gluten-free and vegan, these make a perfect spring meal accompanied by fresh, crunchy vegetables and your favorite Middle Eastern […]
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Cooking at the Cove: The first picnic of the year
After many months apart, I’m planning a little picnic at the shore with my two teenage granddaughters. I came up with a menu that includes the market rotisserie chicken they favor and a grain salad studded with vegetables. For dessert, I’m making something they’ve never eaten before: a pineapple upside-down cake. I first learned of […]
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Cooking at the Cove: What’s for breakfast?
I’m always up for leftover pizza straight from the fridge for breakfast, but since I’ve discovered real, honest-to-goodness pizza designed specifically for the morning meal, I’ve brought my pizza-for-breakfast habit to a whole new level. Bacon is my favorite topping for pizza any time of day, but if you prefer other toppings, there are no […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A Japanese-inspired meal and a maple morsel
I can’t remember if I’ve shared this with my readers, but many moons ago I lived in Iwakuni, Japan. I was a teen who had been raised on a standard American diet so I wasn’t as open to trying new culinary delights as I am now. I shrugged off many opportunities to taste the unfamiliar […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Tap into maple season
Ever since I’ve lived in Maine, maple syrup has been a staple in my kitchen year round and is my sweetener of choice. I could fill a book with all the ways I use one of nature’s flavor enhances and can’t help but wonder what you do with maple syrup in your kitchen. Here are […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Three substantial snacks
This week I want to share some snacks unlike the run-of-the-mill items found in the grocery store aisles. These munchies can all be made in your kitchen then served up in various ways. Our favorite Irish Pub Soup is a thick, creamy bowl of goodness that I’m always hungry for. Discovered by one of my […]
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Cooking at the Cove: February favorites
I’m one of those people who starts my day with a hot bowl of long-cooked oatmeal. However, there are times when I have to skip my morning routine for various reasons beyond my control. That’s when I partake of one of these soft oatmeal bars with my morning coffee. For the recipe, any type of […]
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Cooking at the Cove: More cozy recipes for cold winter days
The colder weather makes it seem more natural to just stay home. Life here at the cove rolls on serenely and I feel blessed that there really isn’t much of a need to go anywhere very often. Now that we finally have a layer of snow to go along with colder temperatures, you may be […]